Cultivation

Suitability for processing — bullace, damson, mirabelle

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid.

The fruits of this subgroup are valued as specialized raw materials for processing due to their high content of pectins and acids, as well as an aromatic profile suitable for jams, jellies, and alcoholic beverages.

In the reference 12 varieties crop Damson, where this is mentioned in the description.

Damson fruits possess distinct astringency and high acidity, which limits their consumption in fresh form but makes them an ideal raw material for jams, jellies, and alcohol production. Mirabelles are characterized by their versatility, easily removable pit, and suitability for a wide range of processing methods, including freezing, and the manufacture of juices and liqueurs.

Bullace, representing predominantly semi-cultivated forms, is processed similarly to other small fruits of this subgroup. Representatives of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia have historically retained industrial significance as specialized raw materials, distinct from large-fruited varieties of common plum due to their specific biochemical characteristics.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Damson mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

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Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

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Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

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